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Map image into matrix in R to 3d Print
We have an image like this:
Where I have a skull, and the raw counts of how many bones were broken in each area of the skull.
I also have a 3d printer and can make things like this:
Which was made in R using a matrix and the r2stl package.
What I…

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How can I get xyz cordinates of dxf, stl
I want to get a xyz points of 3d objects written in .dxf, .stl to make my 3d printer software.
I tried python dxf parser, but It couldn't get xyz cordinates of 3d objects.
Anyone smart to know how can I do this?

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Binary handling for 3d printing js-slicer (SLAcer.js)
Introduction
Hey folks,
i am currently working on a JavaScript-based 3d slicing tool (SLAcer.js - awesome work btw.), that can generate convenient print files for my cheap dlp-printer (SparkMaker).
The printing files consist of some G-Code and…

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How to label inner/outer of contour when slice/rasterize 3D objects to image stack?
For 3D printing, we slice the digital objects into image stacks in order to stack them layer by layer using a 3D printer. And when the slice is done, how to label the inner/outer to set the solid parts?
The STL model:
The Slices:
Sample of…

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Are .STL files missing triangles? This STL parsing code is consistently missing triangles
This is my second project that parses binary STL files. I'm running into the same problem I experienced several years ago in which the representations of my STL file ends up missing several triangles. I've tried reading more than the number of…

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How to delete all instances of a letter followed by a number in a txt file (python)
I have a file in the following format:
G1 X113.901 Y66.179 E225.40813
G1 X114.212 Y66.611 E227.87255
G1 X114.396 Y67.11 E230.33708
G1 X114.452 Y67.78 E233.45031
G1 X114.057 Y71.888 E252.56566
It's from a slicer and I want to use it in a…

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Is it possible to view license info on an .stl file?
I would like to know if there is a way (with meshlab) to view license information of the modelling software used to create .stl files.
Many free resources of .stl files are tagged ''free for commercial use'' however there is no indication of the…
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STL File Validation
I have an ASCII stl file and I need to validate this file for the 3D printer by the following criteria.
First I would like to show the structure of the file:
facet normal ni nj nk
outer loop
vertex v1x v1y v1z
vertex v2x v2y v2z
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Prusa i3 Mk3s+ serial gcode read and write isn't consistent - C#
I am working on an extended weekend project where I wanted to see if I could send and print a GCODE file from my windows PC via the serial port and C#.
I am getting the printer to connect but I am not getting consistent results when trying to write…

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